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Tag Archives: xmas
Singapore Daily Photos: Christmas Decorations in Chinatown
Very 70’s. Reminds me of the Christmas decorations in the city when I was a kid.
Millenia Walk Christmas Decorations 2011
Not even Christmas yet and already a clearance sale? It was nice to discover by chance that Wood in the Books has another very pretty store at Millenia Walk. Mos Burger was decked out for Christmas and playing Christmas albums. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Christmas, decorations, mall, Millenia Walk, Mos Burger, shops, Singapore, xmas
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Amazing Array of Christmas Treats at Liang Court’s Supermarket (Meidi-ya)
There used to be a time when there were certain food items I could only get if I travelled abroad. These days, it seems that you can get practically anything in Singapore. I was pleasantly surprised to see the dizzying … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged beautiful, biscuits, Christmas, cookies, Food, goodies, groceries, Liang Court, Life, Living, Meidi-ya, photography, photos, pretty, prices, Singapore, supermarket, sweets, treats, xmas
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Where Borders used to be – Desolation
Guess I am being overly dramatic, but it’s just sad to see Borders replaced by a John Little’s sales area. Seems so temporary and nothing here was tempting. With the carpets removed and the cement floors exposed it also made … Continue reading
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Tagged Borders, closed, desolate, Marks & Spensers, sad, Wheelock, wine, xmas
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ION Christmas 2011: Paul Frank, Jams & A Skinny Santa
Looks like a gold xmas tree this year. One thing lazy me loves about Singapore is not having to climb up stairs. Is this Paul Frank store new? Haven’t been to ION in quite a while. Love the abominable snowman. … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, cafe, Christmas, cute, Entertainment, Food, ION, jams, Life, Living, mall, Paul Frank, photography, photos, Santa, shopping, shops, Singapore, skinny, tea, travel, xmas
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Orchard Road Christmas Decorations and my thoughts about Crowds
There was this changing light that provided entertainment as you’re stuck at the traffic junction. The scene is constantly changing and nothing stays still in Singapore. It’s hard to even stop a while and it seems like if you don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, crowds, culture, culture shock, expats, impatient, Life, Lights, Living, Orchard Road, personal, photography, photos, shops, Singapore, tourists, travel, xmas
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Pink Christmas at Orchard Central
From this angle you can see how steep and high the Orchard Central escalator is. Goes up 3 levels. Seems like they are trying to call the place OC. But OC makes me think of that show about teenagers in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, decor, decorations, Life, Living, OC, Orchard Central, Orchard Road, photography, photos, pink, Singapore, xmas
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Ikea Singapore for a dose of Sweden and a Swedish Christmas (ruined by bad behaviour)
Another reason to adore Ikea. Twenty-four numbered drawers to mark a countdown to Christmas is a lovely idea. It’s called an Advent calendar and costs S$19.90 which is a bit expensive, but it’s such a cool idea for both kids … Continue reading
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Tagged authentic, bad, behaviour, Christmas, ikea, inconsiderate, kids, parents, pretty, products, rude, Singaporean, ugly, xmas, xmas tree, yelling
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How Stockholm Transformed as the Sun Set
One thing I loved about Stockholm was all the candles and they looked even more beautiful after the sun set. To me this was special, as coming from Singapore, the only time I see candles lit is in a restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged candles, Christmas, dark, decorations, Gamla Stan, Stockholm, sun set, Sweden, xmas
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Gamla Stan: Quaint Old Town in Stockholm
Another of my favourite places in Stockholm was Gamla Stan which means Old Town. It was just a subway ride away from our hotel so it was the very first area we explored and also said to be a must … Continue reading
Christmas Decorations in Stockholm & Helsinki
I found the Christmas decorations in Stockholm and Helsinki absolutely charming. Christmas felt more magical and less commercial. Real Christmas trees rather than artifical ones was one huge factor. Decorations were tasteful and not gaudy like it can be in … Continue reading
Christmas Lights at Somerset 313
Seen some gaudy Christmas decorations, but at least these colours are quite pretty. Still, Christmas in Singapore is very, extremely commercialized.
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Tagged Christmas, Decoration, design, Life, Lights, Living, mall, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, Somerset 313, travel, xmas
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Christmas Treats At Gourmet Cold Storage
I like to browse the selection at the Gourmet Cold Storage at Bukit Timah. They are already stocked for Christmas. Not exactly for Christmas but I found this drink interesting. Never had it before.
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Tagged Bukit Timah, Christmas, cookies, decorations, Entertainment, Food, Gourmet Cold Storage, Life, Living, photography, photos, shop, Singapore, treats, xmas
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Christmas Goodies at Marks and Spenser
I still refer to Marks and Spenser by it’s old name – St Michael’s. I just can’t seem to switch. I think they do the best chocolates and biscuits, and at a reasonable price too. This musical box would make … Continue reading
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Tagged biscuits, Christmas, cookies, Food, Life, Living, Marks and Spensers, photography, photos, Singapore, St Michael's, travel, xmas
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Christmas at Marina Bay Sands
Silver Reindeer spotted at Robinsons department store. Christmas comes early in Singapore, but I don’t mind. I would love to listen to Christmas songs for more than just a month.
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Tagged Christmas, decorations, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photography, photos, reindeer, Singapore, songs, travel, xmas
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Swedish Christmas at Ikea
Have always loved the Christmas displays and products at Ikea. A handcrafted Dala horse straw goat had us captivated. A heart shaped straw wreath in my favourite shade of red. Contrasts well with the natural coloured straw one. If you … Continue reading
Last of the Christmas Decorations: Cows in Sheep’s Clothing
It always feels a bit sad when Christmas ends. It just seems like it didn’t last for long enough. Saw these amazing ones at Marche at 313 Somerset and also some pretty blue ones at Orchard Central. Loved how the … Continue reading
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Tagged 313 Somerset, Christmas, cows, culture, decor, decorations, design, Food, Life, Living, mall, Marche, Orchard Central, Orchard Road, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, travel, xmas
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The Beautiful Christmas Tree and Fountain at Night (Resorts World Sentosa)
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, christmas tree, culture, design, fountain, interesting, Life, Lights, lit up, Living, night, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa, Singapore, travel, xmas
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Boxing Day at ION: Inside a Pretty Purple Christmas Tree
ION was not at all crowded today and just so pretty. The best part is, it was empty. I finally got to go inside the gorgeous ION Christmas Tree, which looks like frosted lily white on the outside and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, christmas tree, culture, design, Entertainment, inside, ION, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, pretty, purple, purple Christmas tree, shopping, Singapore, travel, xmas
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Singapore Daily Photos: Christmas at VivoCity
Wouldn’t you just buy the biscuits for the tin. Who doesn’t love vintage Santa and a tin that looks like a retro radio? Marks and Spensers is defintely one of the best places for x’mas snacks and goodies. So many … Continue reading